Would it be offensive to a customer if i refuse to take emergency works?
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If you take emergency orders from customers and you don't deliver according to specifications because you were rushing, it is the same customer that might demand that you refund their money. And you would be in loss. If you fail to meet up with the delivery dateline, they would still be the ones toRead more
If you take emergency orders from customers and you don’t deliver according to specifications because you were rushing, it is the same customer that might demand that you refund their money. And you would be in loss. If you fail to meet up with the delivery dateline, they would still be the ones to tell everyone how you can’t deliver simple orders on time. You better prioritize your integrity than a customer feeling offended when it comes to your decision to accept or reject emergency work. They would still appreciate you for that.
See lessWell, this will depend on the understanding level of the customer or clients. And it would also depend on how you would be conveying the message. This is why it is always good to meet humans that are understanding because life is unpredictable because sometimes we run into situations we can't controRead more
Well, this will depend on the understanding level of the customer or clients. And it would also depend on how you would be conveying the message. This is why it is always good to meet humans that are understanding because life is unpredictable because sometimes we run into situations we can’t control.
So I don’t see anything offensive about this especially if you are sincere about your excuses in why you can’t accept the last hour job. Just let the client know on time why you can’t take the job and how you can’t execute the job.
See lessWell, this will depend on the understanding level of the customer or clients. And it would also depend on how you would be conveying the message. This is why it is always good to meet humans that are understanding because life is unpredictable because sometimes we run into situations we can't controRead more
Well, this will depend on the understanding level of the customer or clients. And it would also depend on how you would be conveying the message. This is why it is always good to meet humans that are understanding because life is unpredictable because sometimes we run into situations we can’t control.
So I don’t see anything offensive about this especially if you are sincere about your excuses in why you can’t accept the last hour job. Just let the client know on time why you can’t take the job and how you can’t execute the job.
See lessWhen you are having your personal time it is not wise at all to leave it just to satisfy the need of another person. There is a reason why we have business hour and whenever you customer comes after or before this time you have the right to agree or to disagree to his proposal. Because you render seRead more
When you are having your personal time it is not wise at all to leave it just to satisfy the need of another person.
There is a reason why we have business hour and whenever you customer comes after or before this time you have the right to agree or to disagree to his proposal.
Because you render service doesn’t mean you don’t have a life of your own.
See lessIt might disappoint a customer if you turn down emergency work, but it’s not necessarily offensive especially if you're honest and respectful about it. Most people understand that you have limits, especially if it's outside business hours or too short notice. The key is in how you say it politely exRead more
It might disappoint a customer if you turn down emergency work, but it’s not necessarily offensive especially if you’re honest and respectful about it. Most people understand that you have limits, especially if it’s outside business hours or too short notice. The key is in how you say it politely explain your schedule or offer an alternative time or referral. Setting boundaries is okay, as long as you handle it with professionalism and care.
See lessAs a businessman you have the right to agree or choose to disagree with any business proposition. That is why you need to have your terms and condition and also some written rules of how and when you work. Saying no to an emergency work might be to your own benefit which you should take very importaRead more
As a businessman you have the right to agree or choose to disagree with any business proposition.
See lessThat is why you need to have your terms and condition and also some written rules of how and when you work. Saying no to an emergency work might be to your own benefit which you should take very important and serious.
Because at that moment you might be having your own personal family time and at that moment work should never come in between your family.
It is your business and you are the one offering the services and you have your terms and conditions and so I feel you have all the right to say no when you feel that you are being rushed and you do not want to take projects that are needed in a rush. It is good to actually have your standards and aRead more
It is your business and you are the one offering the services and you have your terms and conditions and so I feel you have all the right to say no when you feel that you are being rushed and you do not want to take projects that are needed in a rush.
It is good to actually have your standards and any good sensible customer will understand your terms and conditions of work
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